Man shot through window of home on Chicago's West Side
The victim was hospitalized in critical condition after a bullet came through his window in West Garfield Park.
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The victim was hospitalized in critical condition after a bullet came through his window in West Garfield Park.
CBS News Chicago was waiting Thursday afternoon to hear back from the Chicago Fire Department about both fires.
Firefighters responded to both fires in the Austin and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods.
The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he later died.
The man was walking in the 1300 block of South Central Park Avenue when he was struck by a sport-utility vehicle headed south.
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Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
Four people who were inside the store were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
A 33-year-old woman was heading northbound in a 2022 Ford SUV just before 1:30 a.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue when she swerved and drove into the front of the store.
The man was hit multiple times in his body and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died. The vendor was hit in his right arm and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
Chicago fire officials said the fire broke out around 2 a.m. inside a two-story multi-unit building in the 4300 block of West Thomas.
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Groups working to combat violence said the incident has people fed up and concerned for their own safety. Tara Molina reports.
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The shooting happened just after 10:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of West Harrison Street.
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Chicago police said the man was arguing inside the store with another person who then pulled out a gun and fired shots in the victim's direction.
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The shooting happened around 9:41 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of North Kedzie Avenue.
"This is disheartening to me that something like this could take place with such casualness," said Loyola University Chicago professor of criminology Arthur Lurigio.
The number of people seen stealing TVs and other electronics, and air fryers, was enough to make one question how so many people were able to pull it off and escape.
There was no immediate information on a cause or injuries.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
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A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
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The National Transportation Safety Board was at Union Station in downtown Chicago on Monday, highlighting safety improvements needed across the U.S. rail system.
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While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were holding a driver in custody Monday after they said that driver intentionally hit two pedestrians, killing one.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
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A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
